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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.72, 2,969.52 and 1,220.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.72, 2,969.52 and 1,220.28 is: 1,684.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.72 : 2,969.52 = 1,220.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.72/2,969.52 = 1,220.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.72x = 2,969.52 × 1,220.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.72x = 3,623,645.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,623,645.87/2,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.07

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